Laboratory Resource Coordinator

Job Description: Pay rate: $28/hr Onsite at Waltham, MA but facility moving to Cambridge, MA 02142 M-F schedule - possibility of daily and Sat OT 8 hr shift but may work 7am-4 or 9-5 depending on work load. Need to be available from 7a-5p Safety Shoes required (Steel Toe or Composite Toe) Dress Code: polo/button-up with regular khakis or slacks What were looking for: High School diploma or GED is required; BA/BS Degree in science preferred. Minimum 1-2 years experience in a laboratory setting highly desired. Undergraduate lab work will be considered Microsoft Office experience required with proficiency in Word and Excel. Covid-19 vaccination required. Must be flexible, forward- thinking, motivated, and can act independently. High level of customer service skills with a professional, can-do demeanor. Requires laboratory knowledge including using various instruments to prepare for and perform tests. Able to lift 25 lbs. Effective communication, both verbal and written, with customer and internal stakeholders required. Ability to follow site protocols, policies, and procedures to stay safe, prioritize tasks, solve problems, ensure quality, and meet goals. Conform to all customer requirements for background checks, health and safety issues, and security clearances required. In this role you will: The Lab Resource Coordinator is a key member of the laboratory operations team, providing essential support to scientific research groups. This role serves as a critical liaison between scientists and laboratory operations, ensuring smooth and efficient lab operations while maintaining a safe and productive work environment. Operational Support:Serve as the primary point of contact for scientific groups, addressing their day-to-day lab operational needs and inquiries. Lab Operations Compliance:Ensure adherence to all lab operations protocols and initiatives by science groups. Inventory Management: Maintain accurate records and inventory of common lab supplies and equipment. Coordinate with Avantor services teams (consumables, media/buffer, solvents, etc.) to meet lab needs. Catalog and maintain certain common stock items to minimize storage needs. Cold Storage Management:Organize and maintain cold storage space (deli fridges, -80C freezers, cryo units) for samples. Equipment Maintenance: Coordinate with Lab Instrument Services (LIST) for equipment tagging, calibration, and maintenance. Submit and track maintenance requests for lab equipment. Facility Maintenance: Assist with the upkeep of common lab areas (consumable racks, western blot equipment, cold room, TC rooms, equipment rooms). Submit work orders for lab issues and follow up on progress. Safety Compliance: Act as a safety committee representative, participating in safety walkthroughs and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Assist with safety training for new hires. Training & Support: Provide training to new hires on general lab procedures and equipment. Assist with the lab coat program, including ordering, stocking, and communicating with vendors. Communication: Attend department meetings and effectively communicate information between science groups, lab operations, and other relevant teams. Space Optimization:Contribute to lab decluttering efforts and space utilization improvements. General Lab Assistance: Perform basic lab work as directed by science team leads, within the scope of work and contract agreements. Provide daily routine equipment assistance (e.g., checking solvent/buffer levels, calibration, instrument startup, waste handling).